To the Ends of the Earth
Chile mission news from Jim and Liisa Tino

March 2021
“(T)hat at the name every knee should bow… and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” - Phil 2:10-11

    Near our home here in Santiago there is a beautiful bike and walking path. It runs along a rushing river, with breathtaking views of the Andes always in sight. Along that path is the little chapel pictured below. It is a monument of sorts to “Jaimito”, who apparently was a much-beloved little boy from the area whose young life was cut short too soon. He died in 1952, I believe.
    The flowers and toys are gifts that the people have presented to Jaimito to show their devotion and win his favor. The walls of the monument are covered with plaques and signs: “Thank you Jaimito for the favor granted.” “Thank you for healing my daughter.” “Thank you for taking care of our family.” We often see people lighting a candle to Jaimito and pausing to “talk” to him.
   People have lots of ideas about what is real or what is not; what is true and what is a lie; what is right and what is wrong. But regardless of what one believes about Jesus, there will come the day when every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, whether they believed it during their days on earth, or not.
    Jaimito is not the answer that people are seeking. Jesus is. Don’t let your “Jaimito” get in the way of seeing Jesus!
I thank my God every time I remember you. 
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. (Phil. 1:3-5).
(pictured above): Jim and Liisa with pastor Paul and Barbara Brink. We worked together as missionaries in Venezuela just a "few" years ago!

We thank God for your partnership in the Gospel! Please join us in Prayer and Praise for...
* PRAISE THE LORD for the completion of a concrete floor and zinc roof for our new chapel! God is GOOD!
* THANK HIM for all the unexpected accomplishments, and even growth, at the Providencia Mission during 2020, despite COVID-19 restrictions and complications.
* PRAY FOR GOD’S PROTECTION AND GUIDANCE on Pastor Pablo Brink and Barbara as they “substitute” for us as we go on furlough.
* KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Milagros- due to give birth to her first baby in April, and Corali- due in May! Pray for these 2 young couples as they enter the marvelous stage of parenthood!
* ASK GOD TO DIRECT US TO individuals and/or organizations that will help continue financing the Venezuelan Relief project – specifically, sending much needed medication to brothers and sisters who have virtually no health options in their depressed country.
* PRAISE GOD FOR THE LEADERS IN THE MISSION PLANT and pray for them as they continue ministry with Pastor Brink…specifically, for the Sunday School teachers and worship leaders.
* PRAY FOR THE COUNTRY OF CHILE…with the fear of corona virus, political unrest, economic strife, a history of distrust in the Catholic church, AS WELL AS the demise of moral and Christian belief systems…PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR ABOUT JESUS MORE THAN EVER! Pray that the missionaries, church leaders and members of the 7 Lutheran churches in Chile will invite others to find the Truth in God’s Word.
* JOIN US IN THANKING GOD that we will soon be in the United States for an extended furlough. We hope to reconnect with many of you…either in Michigan, Arizona, California, Florida, New Hampshire …or somewhere in between! Check out our schedule!
View of our chapel area as it is now! We have a roof! Next up: electricity and walls!
Our expectant mothers Corali (l.) and Milagros (r.) were festooned at a congregation baby shower!
FURLOUGH SCHEDULE
We are very much looking forward to seeing as many of you as we can on our upcoming furlough! Please check out our schedule below. We would also love to meet with your small group, Bible study group, or other gathering of Jesus-followers!
Want us to come to your church? Check out our open dates and talk to your pastor or church leader! Questions, ideas, scheduling? Email Jim: revtino@hotmail.com

April 4 - Easter Sunday (no presentations)
April 11 - Guardian, Dearborn MI.
April 18 - Peace, Sandusky MI.
April 24-25 - St. Paul, Orange, CA.
May 2 - Searchlight, Orange, CA.
May 9 - open (Phoenix area)
May 16 - (currently unavailable, may open up in the future, Phoenix area)
May 23 - Lutheran Church of the Cross, Port Charlotte, FL.
May 30 - (currently unavailable, may open up in the future, Florida area)
June 6 - Shepherd of the Coast, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
June 13 - St. Luke's, Dedham, MA.
June 20 - Messiah, Fitchberg, MA.
June 27 - open (Michigan area)
We are very thankful for all of your prayers, encouragement, and support! Prayerfully consider partnering with us so we can continue to share the Real Truth of Jesus from wherever you are and to the ends of the earth!
You can make a contribution to our ministry by clicking the green button above, or mail a check to:
Global Lutheran Outreach
6709 Ficus Dr.
Miramar, FL 33023 (write "Tino - Chile" on the memo line of the check or e-check)
Global Lutheran Outreach| www.GlobalLutheranOutreach.com